ObjectivesThe Politics and International Relations department at Leicester is thriving and dynamic, yet friendly. We are noted for our excellence in teaching (23 out of 24 in the external review), our helpful and accessible staff and our wide range of optional modules in the final year. The Department was rated joint second in terms of student satisfaction with their courses in the 2007 National Student Satisfaction Survey. Students of politics ask important and fascinating questions about the contemporary world – Who wields power? How did they come by this power? Should we obey them? Graduates from Leicester have the capacity to think independently and critically, and go on to a wide range of exciting careers.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements * A/AS levels: Three A levels usually required. Two AS levels considered in place of one A level. General Studies accepted. Equivalent Tariff points may be offered (280-300). * GCSE: No specific requirements. * Access to HE courses: Pass, with at least the requisite credits at level 3. * European Baccalaureate: Pass with 65% overall. * International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points minimum. * BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DMM. * Leicestershire Progression Accord: 250-270 points as above plus full Accord credits. * Other Qualifications: Other national and international qualifications welcomed. * Mature students welcomed: Other qualifications considered. * Second Year Entry: Possible for those with advanced qualifications strictly comparable with our degree structure. * Interviews not normally required. All applicants receiving an offer will be invited to visit the Department. * These degrees are not available on a part-time basis.
Academic titleBA International Relations
Course descriptionBA International Relations
Programme
First Year
Students will study two International Relations modules, International Relations since 1945 and Current Issues in International Relations. Students will also study two introductory modules analysing the study of political systems, and the study of political theory and ideologies. In addition, students also opt for two related supplementary modules.
Second Year
Students will follow modules in International Theory, Globalisation, European Union Politics and International Security Studies, as well as having a choice of two other modules on aspects of government or political ideas. Students will also do a module in political analysis.
Third Year
Students are free to specialise in their chosen optional modules (two per semester), and they also plan, research and write up their independent dissertation project (worth two modules). A full list of option modules available in the department can be accessed via the website.